backburn

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Definitions of backburn word

verb backburn to clear (an area of scrub, bush, etc) by creating a new fire that burns in the opposite direction to the line of advancing fire 3
noun backburn the act or result of backburning 3
noun backburn A controlled fire, lit in the path of a wildfire, in order to deprive it of combustible material. 1
verb backburn To light a fire for this reason. 0

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backburn popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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